Drop Biscuits Provide an Easy Solution to Help “Save the Biscuit”

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (September 2013) – Because of today’s busy lifestyle, making homemade biscuits is becoming a lost art form. Join White Lily&reg to help “Save the Biscuit” by learning, teaching, and sharing with others the joy of making biscuits.

“If you are an aspiring biscuit maker or just need a quicker recipe, easy-to-make drop biscuits are the perfect choice,” said baking expert Linda Carman. “Drop biscuits save time in the kitchen without sacrificing taste!”

The beauty of drop biscuits is that they have a wonderfully crisp crust with a soft classic biscuit texture on the inside. They get their name because the dough is soft enough to drop from a spoon onto the baking sheet.

Drop Biscuits are made exactly the same way as the iconicWhite Lily Light and Fluffy Biscuit without the kneading, rolling, and cutting steps. Simply cut shortening into self-rising flour, add milk, drop on the pan, and bake.

Another joy of the drop biscuit recipe is that, with a couple additions, you can make a completely different type of biscuit. Sweet Blueberry Drop Biscuits combine sugar and blueberries with the White Lily classic biscuit recipe, baking up a sweet biscuit that is delightfully light in texture.

Prefer savory instead? Prepare Bacon Cheddar Drop Biscuits by adding cheese and bacon to the biscuit dough. These biscuits have great flavor and the slightly crunchy texture is enormously satisfying.

Other delicious combinations are cinnamon and sugar, or try blue cheese and garlic. Bake smaller versions of these biscuits to serve as appetizers at your next party, or as part of an on-the-go breakfast for your family.

“Above everything else, spending time in the kitchen experimenting with biscuits gives you a chance to take a break from the hustle-bustle of life,” said Carman. “Take the time to share your new recipes with other family and friends. They, too, can ‘Save the Biscuit!’”

Learn more about how you can join White Lily and help “Save the Biscuit.” Visit www.whitelily.com for more recipes and baking tips.

COMBINE flour and sugar into bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbs are the size of peas. Blend in just enough milk with a fork until dough leaves sides of bowl. If needed, add more milk to form soft dough. Gently stir in blueberries.

WHISK together flour and cayenne, if desired. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbs are the size of small peas. Stir in cheddar and bacon. Blend in just enough milk with a fork until dough leaves sides of bowl. If needed, add more milk to form soft dough.